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Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max vs ZTE nubia RedMagic 12 Pro+
Comparison between Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max and ZTE nubia RedMagic 12 Pro+: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and ZTE.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Poco X8 Pro Max | nubia RedMagic 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.5 | 7.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.9 | 10.0 |
| Camera | 7.2 | 7.1 |
| Connectivity | 8.6 | 7.0 |
| Battery & charging | 7.4 | 9.1 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 9,000 mAh
- against 8,400 mAh
- Display Pixel Density
- 447 ppi
- against 431 ppi
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Dual Nano-SIM
- Body Thickness
- 8.2 mm
- against 8.6 mm
ZTE nubia RedMagic 12 Pro+, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Display Refresh Rate
- 185 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1,000 GB
- against 512 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 5,000 nits
- against 3,500 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | nubia RedMagic 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 2 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Immortalis-G925 MC11 | Qualcomm Adreno 850 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 Pro |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.73 GHz | 5.01 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 1,000 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,791,128 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,877 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 9,236 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1×3.73 GHz, 3×3.3 GHz and 4×2.4 GHz cores. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Prime cores at 5.01 GHz, 3 Performance cores at 4.03 GHz, and 3 Performance cores at 3.74 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | — |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | — |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 6,229 | — |
Design
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | nubia RedMagic 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Green, Orange | Black, Silver, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm Best value | 8.6 mm |
| Body Width | 77.9 mm | 76 mm |
| Body Height | 162.9 mm | 163 mm |
| Weight | 218 g Best value | 223 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.3 % | 91.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69K, IP69 | IPX8, IP68, IP69, Pressure-Sensitive Zones, Built-In Cooling Fan |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 180 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | nubia RedMagic 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 9,000 mAh Best value | 8,400 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W | 120 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging |
| Battery Endurance | 80 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | 80 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | nubia RedMagic 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.89:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,500 nits | 5,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.83″ | 6.85″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,280 px Best value | 1,216 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,772 px Best value | 2,688 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 447 ppi Best value | 431 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 480 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 8,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs Level 5, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, 3840Hz PWM, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, One Billion Colors, Always-On Display | Gorilla Glass 7i, One Billion Colors |
| Display colors | — | 1B colors |
Sensors
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | nubia RedMagic 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | nubia RedMagic 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | nubia RedMagic 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 17 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 17 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | nubia RedMagic 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B20, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G, UMTS, 3G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6E/7 |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Direct Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Auracast, ASHA | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, eSIM | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, DisplayPort output |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 Best value |
| Max. download speed | 7,300 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | nubia RedMagic 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5, Auracast | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, 32-bit/384kHz Audio, Hi-Res Audio, Snapdragon Sound |
Technical
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | nubia RedMagic 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 430 € | — |
| Model numbers | 2602BPC18G | — |
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